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    The document provides information about Optional Practical Training (OPT) workshops for international students at UT Dallas, including workshop dates from January to May 2014, topics covered, and notes about online materials. It also outlines the 5-step OPT application process: reviewing information, obtaining an I-20 from the international student services office, assembling and mailing the application to USCIS, receiving an employment authorization document if approved, and following OPT employment reporting procedures. Deadlines for requesting an I-20 and applying to USCIS are provided for Spring 2014 and Fall 2013 graduates.

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    OPT Workshop Dates Spring 2014 Revised 12/19/2013

    Optional Practical Training (OPT) Workshops



    International Student Services
    SSB 3.400 972-883-4189

    WORKSHOPS


    Thursdays 2:30 3:45 p.m., Student Services Building, 3
    rd
    Floor, Room 3.107(B)
    Jan Feb March April May
    16,23,30 6,13,20,27 6,13,20,27 3,10,17,24 1

    Topics:

    Review of application process and forms (provided)
    Employment requirements and restrictions
    Reporting requirements
    Special considerations for traveling while on OPT


    NOTE: The slides used in the workshop are available for viewing
    online at: http://www.utdallas.edu/isso/opt/.


    OPT PROCESS


    1. Review information: OPT Guide, OPT workshop, or the OPT section of ISSO website.

    2. Obtain an OPT I-20 and mailing instructions from the ISSO.
    a. Pay OPT fee online: http://utdallas.edu/isso/ptfee.
    b. Complete OPT Request Form and Form I-765 and submit them to the ISSO in person or to
    ISSOCurrent@utdallas.edu.
    c. Receive an email within 3 business days that the I-20 is ready for pickup.

    3. Assemble/mail application to USCIS Texas Service Center.
    a. Form G-1145 (Optional, provided by ISSO, USCIS will email/text processing updates)
    b. 2 passport photos
    c. $380 check or money order made payable to Department of Homeland Security
    d. Original Form I-765
    e. Copy of OPT I-20, pages 1 and 3
    f. Copy of passport ID page
    g. Copy of I-94, front and back
    h. Copy of F-1 visa
    i. CPT printout (provided by ISSO)
    j. Copies of former OPT EADs, if any

    4. If approved, you will receive an OPT Employment Authorization Document (EAD). The normal
    processing time for USCIS is three months.

    5. Follow OPT employment reporting procedures.

    OTHER OPT RESOURCES


    OPT Guide, available in the ISSO lobby or online at: http://www.utdallas.edu/isso/docs/OPT-Guide.pdf.
    OPT webpages, see http://www.utdallas.edu/isso/opt/.

    Spring 2014 graduates

    Earliest date to request OPT I-20 from ISSO
    Feb 07
    USCIS must receive application on or before
    July 11

    Fall 2013 graduates

    Earliest date to request OPT I-20 from ISSO
    Sept 20
    USCIS must receive application on or before
    Feb 17

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